There are hundreds of monitor stands on the market, why do you need a monitor stand? Don't want to make the desktop more crowded?
The answer is yes and no.
Why? Sure, you can live without a monitor stand, but what if the tradeoff is your health ?
Have you ever sat in front of the computer for a long time and then want to get up and stretch? Very often, this is because the screen is too low, causing us to stretch our necks, hunched our shoulders, and hunched over to stare at the screen while browsing. In addition to causing pain in our necks, shoulders, and backs, it will also damage our spine and cervical spine bit by bit.
Studies have pointed out that long-term bowing of the head may cause cervical dislocation and spinal stenosis, which will seriously compress blood vessels or nerve displacement, cut off the blood supply to the brain, and lead to dizziness, numb hands or neck pain.
In addition to physical pain, research has also pointed out that an uncomfortable working environment will weaken our enthusiasm and interest in work, which in turn will have a negative impact on efficiency. The root cause of the above reasons may simply be that you haven't started using screen stands yet!
Once I figured out the reason why the price difference between "screen stand" and "screen stand" is as high as 4,000 yuan is...
- Core function: Use the screen (support) frame to improve bad sitting posture
- How to choose a screen stand?
- Is there a $0 screen stand?
- Why are there nearly 4,000 yuan for a screen stand?
- Why isn't a monitor stand right for you?
- Screen Stand vs. Screen Stand
- Situations where monitor stands are recommended
- in conclusion
Core function: Use the screen (support) stand to improve posture
How do I know the placement of my screen is correct? You should pay special attention to the following 3 points:
- When we look at the screen head-up, the line of sight should fall about 5 to 7.5 cm below the top of the screen.
- The screen should be positioned an arm's length from our eyes.
- Is the neck in a relaxed state without intentionally adjusting the sitting posture;
In addition, video conferencing software needs to be frequently used in the post-pandemic era. I believe you will not want your colleagues to focus on your nostrils or the top of your head during a meeting. This is why you need a screen stand to adjust the height in addition to health considerations (laughs).
How to choose a screen stand?
We can choose a suitable screen stand from the following 5 points as the basis for judgment:
#1 Altitude Selection
Most of the screen stands have a fixed height, so when purchasing, you must first confirm whether the line of sight can be naturally leveled after using the screen stand. If this function is not achieved, the effect of maintaining an ergonomic and healthy sitting posture will be lost.
#2 storage space
Generally, the size of the screen stand will occupy 1/4 to 1/2 of the total area of the table, and the storage space is very important at this time.
The most common thing that will be stored under the screen is the keyboard. If the base of the screen stand is not open on all sides, be sure to measure the width of the keyboard before purchasing to see if it can be perfectly placed under the screen stand. In addition to keeping the keyboard tidy when not in use, it also prevents a lot of dust from accumulating.
The screen stand with drawer storage function also needs more attention. Although more drawers will intuitively provide more storage space, it is also necessary to consider whether the size of the drawer and the design of the switch are easy to pick up items. It is very likely that even if the drawer function is added, it is thought to obtain more storage space, but in fact it does not meet the needs of use at all.
#3 Weight Capacity and Stability
The stability of the screen stand is very important. I think most people can't afford the unfortunate event that the screen will fall due to the heavy load of the stand. Therefore, when choosing, pay attention to whether the feet have a non-slip design. In addition to improving stability, it can also slightly compensate for uneven desktops or prevent scratches on the desktop.
#4 Durability
The screen frame should be made of tough or thick material. Although the price may be a little high, compared to buying cheap products with poor quality materials, which are easy to collapse or need to be replaced frequently, the investment with a certain quality is the most cost-effective.
#5 Other Integrated Extras
In addition to the above four points that need to be paid attention to, weigh which screen stand is more suitable for each person according to their different needs: such as whether it matches the color and material of the screen and desktop, whether a drawer or USB Hub is needed, etc.
Is there a $ 0 screen stand?
For items that don’t want to spend money but can raise the screen, in addition to the common thick dictionaries and encyclopedias, shoe boxes with stiff and solid materials are also a good choice.
However, the disadvantages of using the earth cannon 0 yuan screen stand are also very obvious. In addition to the unstable chassis and easy drop, you don’t want to spend tens of thousands of dollars on a 4K gaming monitor, but there are colorful and miscellaneous books piled up underneath it, which is unsightly; you also have to worry about not being able to bear the weight of the monitor every day Or earthquakes that cause loose structures to collapse instantly. I saved money for the screen frame, but lost tens of thousands of yuan for a new screen.
Especially for Taiwanese who live in an earthquake zone, it would never be wise to use an unstable monitor stand. Of course, if your old square 1:1 screen is still alive, taking this opportunity to retire it is also a good choice. (laugh)
Why are there nearly 4,000 yuan for a screen stand?
The price difference of the screen stand ranges from 0 yuan to more than 4,000 yuan. Is it true that the more expensive the better?
Using the aluminum extruded tripod made of similar material to iMac, it looks like a set with the screen.
Satechi Aluminum Monitor Stand Hub US$89.99 (about NT$2500)
There are also screen stands that feature multiple USBs and wireless charging built-in, providing a convenient function to increase the height of the screen.
Vaydeer Wireless Charging Aluminum Monitor Stand Rise US$78.99 (about NT$2200)
In the post-epidemic era, there are even high-priced monitor stands that can sterilize with ultraviolet light and easily clean keyboards and mice in 10 minutes, depending on the individual needs of consumers.
The FlexiSpot MonitorStand Workstation US$129.99 (about NT$3600)
But are these noble monitor stands necessarily good? We should go back to the original intention and explore the core function of buying a screen stand—adjusting posture.
Why isn't a monitor stand right for you?
From the above introduction, we can summarize some characteristics of the screen stand, and through the following analysis and description, it is for your reference when purchasing, so as to avoid buying a screen stand that cannot meet your long-term use needs.
#1 fixed height
The height of the monitor stand placed on the desktop is almost fixed. In addition to the need to accurately "guess" whether the height of the purchased monitor stand is appropriate before purchasing, it may not be possible once a new monitor is replaced or a different person uses the computer. Perfect fit, but in the end it still didn't achieve the effect of posture adjustment. In addition, for groups of different heights, when using a large screen, it will have a negative effect if it is raised higher.
#2 Taking Up Desktop Space
Although there is storage space under the monitor stand, it still takes up most of the desk space. And when your new keyboard can't be placed under the original shelf, the office space of the desk will shrink in an instant.
#3 Unnecessary Extras
The high unit price monitor stand combines gorgeous functions such as USB Hub or wireless charging, but in terms of the evolution of the times, the USB interface is gradually changing from Type-A to Type-C, and the transmission performance of 5G, WiFi-6, cloud files and Bluetooth They are also improving rapidly. Maybe a year later, the mainstream USB interface will be changed again, which is equivalent to spending a lot of money in vain in exchange for a few useless holes on the screen frame.
It can be seen from this that we judge that the screen stand can not meet the needs of long-term use and equipment upgrades except for short-term needs. What product can solve the problem of screen height at one time, and is compatible with equipment upgrades for up to 10 years?
Screen Stand VS. Screen Stand
#1 The height can be adjusted arbitrarily
The key difference between the screen frame and the screen bracket is that "the height can be adjusted arbitrarily". The pneumatic screen bracket clipped behind the table can support the screen to stay suspended above the table, and can even be pushed forward, backward, left, and right, and can be adjusted to the most comfortable screen viewing position anytime and anywhere.
Even if multiple users share the computer, it can easily meet the unique needs of each person. It is more mobile and ergonomic than a monitor stand.
#2 Works well with large screens and even TVs
The desktop space occupied by the original mounts for screens above 27 inches is astonishing. Some screen mounts may not be able to fully carry them, resulting in a certain percentage decline in stability.
#3 A cleaner desktop
The screen bracket is fixed behind the table, and the arm is suspended behind the screen, that is, no place on the table will be wasted. You can place whatever you want, and you will not be limited by changing the layout at any time.
#4 THE OUTPOST TO THE MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE
Almost all adjustable desks on the market cost more than 10,000 yuan. If you are not sure whether you are suitable for standing office, you can also choose a relatively affordable but freely adjustable monitor stand to experience the health effects of a good sitting posture.
Situations where monitor stands are recommended
Generally speaking, the screen bracket is more flexible, and can not be eliminated as the equipment is upgraded. It has a higher CP value than the screen bracket, but there are also the following situations, which make you have to reluctantly give up choosing a screen bracket:
#1 Use a specially shaped or overly thick table
When the table is too thick or there are obstacles on the edge of the table, the most convenient clamping table installation method of the screen bracket cannot be used. In addition, when using a commemorative antique table or glass tabletop, it is impossible to drill a hole with a diameter of 1 cm by yourself, and there will be no way to use a perforated installation.
#2 There is a need for storage space
This is both an advantage and a disadvantage. People who prefer a tidy desktop will like more screen holders, but some friends who want to do more storage tend to buy a screen holder that already has drawers or storage space. It depends on personal choice. In terms of degrees of freedom, the screen bracket designed by subtraction still has an advantage.
#3 Price considerations
Usually a fixed-height screen stand is cheaper than an adjustable one, but if you look at it over a 5-year lifespan, a simple screen stand may not be able to keep up with future demand, resulting in unnecessary costs.
#4 Installation Difficulty Considerations
The screen stand basically does not require any installation, and it can be used as soon as you buy it. But when installing the screen bracket, you need to have some DIY ability. If you are interested in the installation of the screen bracket, you can refer to our previous article, ULTRARM modular screen bracket function recommendation and installation precautions . After fully understanding the installation steps Next, it actually takes no more than 15 minutes to assemble the ULTRARM monitor stand.
in conclusion
According to the above analysis, we can clearly find that unless special circumstances are encountered, generally speaking, the screen stand is the more ergonomic choice! In addition to judging which product is most suitable for you according to your personal needs.
I hope the above article can help you when laying out your computer desktop again! We hope that you can act immediately after reading the introduction, invest in the computer environment that needs to be used for at least 8 hours a day, and create a more comfortable and healthy work space.
